realme 16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
25.3Performance29.1
71.1Display55.1
37.9Camera56.4
75.6Battery41.7
57.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — realme 16 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+16). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 42
- 400% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 180% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 140% higher Wired charging: 60 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,650 vs 2,040
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 496 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits+180% | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 21% | 900+12%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 2,650+30%Bottom 27% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 44% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+400% | 10 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+56% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W+140% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+12% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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